Track & Cross Country

Tournament Formats

Direct Athletics

The MIAA has partnered with Direct Athletics for all on-line entries in Cross Country, Indoor, and Outdoor Track. This process is currently being used by the MA State Track Coaches Association (MSTCA) for all meets and has worked well.

Please also see the User Guide & Help that is part of the Direct Athletics website for additional assistance and information.

www.directathletics.com

Pole Vault Safety Certification Course

A Pole Vault Safety Certification

  • ALL new Coaches
  • Any coach that has been previously certified prior to 2012, will have to recertify by taking the NFHS course offered online
 
 
 
Pole Vault Info
Javelin Safety Recommendations

The throwing area MUST be roped off and clearly marked.  Injuries are most common during warm-ups. A certified official should run warm-ups. The throwing sector should be open to groups of throwers and then closed while javelins are retrieved. Once the sector is clear it can be opened for further warm-up throws. Javelins, when not in use, should be placed on a rack or laid down flat on the ground. Injuries occur when athletes accidentally walk into the back tip of the javelin. All javelins being used in competition must have the IAAF sticker on it showing that it is one of the “new” (only javelin acceptable for competition) javelins. Officials and coaches cannot emphasis safety regarding the javelin enough.

Related Websites & Quick Links

Important Track & Field Information

Committee Members and Important Dates

Cross Country Tournament Dates - UPDATED 11/8/2022

Entry Deadline:
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE DONE VIA DIRECT ATHLETICS.  Entries must be received by the Tournament Director by end of day on November 7, 2022.  After this date, a late fee of $30 per individual (maximum $300 per team) is assessed. If a school is assessed a late fee, it must be paid prior to the next MIAA Cross Country/Track Divisional Meet.   Any school not paying the fine is ineligible to participate.

Cut-off-Date: November 7, 2022

Final Deadline: November 9, 2022 – Noon

Tournament Date: November 12, 2022

All-State Championship:  November 19, 2022 @ Fort Devens

Committee Members

Liaison – Keith Brouillard

District 1
Keith Thomson – Athletic Director, Lee Middle & HS
John Goda – Athletic Director, Pope Francis High School

District 2
Jason Cote
– Assistant Principal, Grafton High School
Ben Benoit
 – Athletic Director, Parker Charter Essential School (Devens)

District 3
Jeff Lizotte-
Principal, Oakmont Regional High School
David Boisvert – Athletic Director, Bromfield School (Harvard)

District 4
Sean O’Leary – Assistant Principal, Tewksbury HS
Mike McGrath – Athletic Director, Weston HS

District 5
Jason Payeur – Assistant Principal, Malden HS
Amanda Alpert- Athletic Director, Chelsea HS

District 6
Lauren Hill- Assistant Principal, Xaverian Brothers High School
Ricky Igbani- Athletic Director, Boston Preparatory Charter Public School

District 7
Jamie Chisum – Principal, Wellesley High School
VACANCY

District 8
Chris Costa – Assistant Principal, Joseph Case HS (Swansea)
William Tilden – Athletic Director, Old Rochester Regional HS (Mattapoisett)

District 9
Pete Parcellin
– Principal, Plymouth North HS
Jim Quatromoni – Athletic Director, Hingham HS

Coaches’ Representatives
Matt Carr
Mike Glennon

Officials’ Representatives
Fred Doyle
Chris Woods

MASC
VACANCY

MASS
Paul Vieira,  Douglas Public School

At-Large
Joseph LeMar
, Brockton
Garcia Dalzon, East Boston
Elizabeth Haygood, Amherst-Pelham

Committee Meeting Dates

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 @ 10:00am- In Person
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 @ 10:00am
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 @ 10:00am
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am

Outdoor Track - Tournament Dates & Deadline- UPDATED 3/30/2023

Entry Deadline Dates and Times: Please review the Outdoor Track Tournament Format for more information 

  1. Saturday, May 20, 2023 (8:00 PM) – Deadline for pentathlon entries to be completed.
  2. Sunday, May 21, 2023 (12:00 PM) – Pentathlon performance list posted on miaa.net
  3. Monday, May 22, 2023 (8:00 PM) – Deadline for all other entries to be completed.
  4. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 (5:00 PM) – Preliminary performance lists will be posted on miaa.net.
  5. Wednesday, May 24, 2023 (10:00 AM) – Deadline for “courtesy scratches” to allow the Tournament Director to refill the fields to the minimum number of athletes.
  6. Wednesday, May 24, 2023 (2:00 PM) – Final performance lists posted.
  7. Monday, May 29, 2023 (8:00 PM) – Deadline for all Meet of Champion entries to be completed on Direct Athletics.
  8. Tuesday, May 30, 2023 (12:00 PM) – Meet of Champions Final performance lists posted.
  9. NO LATE ENTRIES – Late entries will no longer be accepted for the Outdoor Track & Field tournament. The entry deadlines are noted above. The Track & Field Committee will endeavor to send out reminders as the deadline approaches, but entries can be submitted any time prior to the deadline.

2023 Outdoor Track Tournament dates:

Divisional Championships
Division 1 -Thursday, May 25 and Saturday, May 27 @ Merrimack College
Division 2 – Friday, May 26 and Sunday, May 28 @ Merrimack College
Division 3 – Thursday, May 25 and Saturday, May 27 @ Fitchburg State University
Division 4 – Friday, May 26 and Sunday, May 28 @ Notre Dame Academy, Hingham
Division 5 – Thursday, May 25 and Saturday, May 27 @ Norwell High School 
Division 6 – Thursday, May 25 and Saturday, May 27 @ Westfield State University
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Meet of Champions- Thursday. June 1 and Saturday, June 3 @ Fitchburg State University 

Indoor Track Tournament Dates & Deadlines- UPDATED 1/6/2023

Entry Deadline Dates and Times: Please review the Indoor Track Tournament Format for more information 

  1. Sunday, February 12, 2023 (6:00 PM) – Deadline for entries to be completed.
  2. Monday, February 13, 2023 (3:00 PM) – Preliminary performance lists will be posted on miaa.net.
  3. Monday, February 13, 2023 (8:00 PM) – Deadline for “courtesy scratches” to allow the Tournament Director to refill the fields to the minimum number of athletes.
  4. Tuesday, February 14, 2023 (12:00 PM) – Final performance lists posted.
  5. NO LATE ENTRIES – Late entries will no longer be accepted for the Indoor Track & Field tournament. The entry deadline, as noted in #1 above, is 6:00 PM on Sunday, February 12, 2023. The Track & Field Committee will endeavor to send out reminders as the deadline approaches, but entries can be submitted any time prior to the deadline

Divisional Championships @ The Reggie Lewis State Track Athletic Center
Wednesday, February 15, 2023- Division 4
Thursday, February 16, 2023- Division 5
Friday, February 17, 2023- Division 1
Saturday, February 18, 2023- Division 2
Sunday, February 19, 2023- Division 3

Meet of Champions– Saturday, February 25, 2023

Agendas and Minutes

2022-2023
September 21, 2022 – Agenda / Minutes
October 19, 2022 – Agenda/ Minutes
January 17, 2023- Agenda / Minutes
March 7, 2023- Agenda / Minutes
May 10, 2023- Agenda / Minutes

2021-2022
October 20, 2021-Agenda / Minutes
January 18, 2022- Agenda / Minutes
May 11, 2022- Agenda / Minutes
August 22, 2022- Agenda / Minutes

Congratulations Award Winners

Cross Country

Congratulations to the recipients of the MIAA 2021 Cross-Country Ted Dutkiewicz Sportsmanship Award:

  • Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School – Division 2
Indoor Track

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2019-20 MIAA/MSTCA Indoor Track Sportsmanship Award:

Joan Doherty Team Sportsmanship Award for Girls Indoor Track

  • Division I
    Lexington High School
  • Division V
    Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter (Marlboro)

Ralph Lord Team Sportsmanship Award for Boys Indoor Track

  • Division V
    Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter (Marlboro)
Outdoor Track

Congratulations to the recipient of the 2021 MIAA/MSTCA Chris Lane Girls Outdoor Track Team Sportsmanship Award:

  • Central/West Division 1: Chicopee High School
  • Central/West Division 2:  Advanced Math & Science Academy 
  • South Division 2: Seekonk High School

Jim Hoar and his daughter, Kristen Polizzotto, pose together as recipients of their respective schools, Dennis-Yarmouth HS and Stoneham HS, for the 2016 Joan Doherty Indoor Track Team Sportsmanship Award. Both devoted educators and coaches, this picture shares the love the two had for the sport and one another. Kristen passed away peacefully in December 2019 from cancer.